Summer 2012 - Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation

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FROM THE FOUNDATION MICHAEL TELZROW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 14 MAKING YOUR MUSEUM STRONGER! FOUNDATION UPDATE Moving into a new fiscal year means that the Foundation pauses for a moment to take a close look at the Museum’s future fundraising needs. First and foremost on the needs list is the last of the Civil War Sesquicentennial exhibits scheduled to open in July 2013. We were unsuccessful in securing state funding for that initiative, so the Foundation will be tasked with providing the lion’s share of the assistance. The concepts and themes of the exhibit have yet to be fully developed in the absence of a curator, but we expect to cover Wisconsin’s involvement in what became a total war that affected civilians and soldiers alike. In addition to the upcoming Civil War exhibit, the Foundation will continue to provide support for the annual Forest Hill Cemetery Tour. One of our most popular programs, the Cemetery Tour reaches more than 1,000 students and over 500 members of the general public. With the adoption of high tech interactive elements in our exhibits, the Foundation will also be called upon to support upgrades and program additions to the multitouch table and future augmented reality initiatives. Finally, working with Museum staff the Foundation will begin to lay the groundwork for greater fundraising mechanisms to prepare for its role in a capital campaign associated with the new museum complex initiative. Moving forward, the Foundation will continue to look at ways to improve its financial footings by enhancing existing structures. John and Brendan Wall view the multi-touch table in the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s temporary exhibit, Wisconsin Joins the Civil War, 1861-62. This year, the table will receive some program additions. Thanks to John E. Wall Family and Demco, Inc. for funding this great addition to our exhibit. To donate to one of these special projects, fill out the envelope on page 3 and mail back. Questions? Call 608.264.6086. REMEMBERING DONALD E. CRASS Recently, the WVM received a generous donation from the Crass Family in remembrance of their father, Donald E. Crass. Donald E. Crass served in the U.S. Army from 1941 – 1945. His wife Fayme states, “He was pleased to be able to have his World War II experiences documented using an audio tape recorder from the Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum Oral History Project and a small hand-held video camera that was borrowed. Donald wanted to participate in the Oral History Project to tell people what he went through. He said “People who weren’t in combat can read about it in a book, but the feeling isn’t there.” His video is so powerful because it captures his expressions and feelings. The family’s donation will allow the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to purchase equipment needed to continue the Oral History Program. What a great way to honor Donald’s memory, so that his story and others will continue to be shared. THANK YOU CRASS FAMILY FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT! THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WVMF BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT ALAN HEMBEL VICE PRESIDENT DR. JOHN BUSBY SECRETARY DENNIS WAGNER TREASURER ANITA MATCHA ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS SCOTT CAMPBELL CHRIS CARPENTER JACK COE (EMERITUS) TEDDY DUCKWORTH MICHAEL ELY JOHN HALL, PH.D. DR. LEWIS B. HARNED (EMERITUS) KARL HANSON (EMERITUS) DALE HUNDT (EMERITUS) WILLIAM HUSTAD (EMERITUS) MARY KOLAR FRED MCCORMICK (EMERITUS) LORETTA METOXEN LARRY OLSON ERIC PETERSEN (EMERITUS) RJ SAFRANEK LEE SCHUFF WVM FOUNDATION WWW.WVMFOUNDATION.COM 608.264.6086 MUSEUM STAFF DIRECTOR MICHAEL TELZROW 608.266.1009 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR KRISTINE ZICKUHR 608.261.6802 MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JENNIFER CARLSON 608.264.6086 REFERENCE ARCHIVIST RUSS HORTON 608.267.1790 CURATOR OF EDUCATION JENNIFER KAYE KOLLATH 608.264.7663 ARCHIVES COLLECTIONS MANAGER GAYLE MARTINSON 608.261.0536 STORE MANAGER GREG LAWSON 608.261.0535 COLLECTIONS MANAGER ANDREA HOFFMAN 608.261.0540 REGISTRAR SARAH KAPELLUSCH 608.264.6099 PROCESSING ARCHIVIST ANDREW BARANIAK 608-266-2320 WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM SITE CURATOR ERIC LENT 608.427.1280 THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM 30 WEST MIFFLIN STREET MADISON, WI 53703 ON THE CAPITOL SQUARE 608.267.1799 www.wisvetsmuseum.com MUSEUM HOURS Closed Mondays Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM Sunday (April-September) Noon–4:00 PM The Bugle is published quarterly by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation for our members and friends. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation provides funds for the support of artifact acquisition, exhibit production and the development of educational programs. COMMENTS & SUBMISSIONS We welcome your comments and editorial submissions concerning The Bugle. Comments and submissions should be sent to Jennifer Carlson at Jennifer.Carlson@dva.wisconsin.gov JOIN US ONLINE! WWW.WISVETSMUSEUM.COM 15
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